Riverview Sarasota had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Hardee Wildcats by a score of 6-1 on Monday. That five run margin sets a new team best for Riverview Sarasota this season.
Riverview Sarasota got a great performance from Will St. Onge as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. St. Onge has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Keen Newcomb came in to relieve St. Onge and was airtight, giving up no runs, hits or walks in his two innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Andrew Rhymestine was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Alastair Simonson was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
On Hardee's side, Kellon Lindsey made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Riverview Sarasota's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-9. As for Hardee, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-5.
Riverview Sarasota has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Venice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Venice will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Riverview Sarasota surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hardee, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against DeSoto County at 7:00 p.m. DeSoto County hasn't scored more than two runs for five games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
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